witting
Example Sentences
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An agent is a paid and witting spy; he formally, sometimes covertly, works for a foreign government.
From Slate • Sep. 4, 2025
“I can’t but think of partial replacements as immoral because they involve a witting decision by government agencies to leave residents at continued risk of exposure,” said Lambrinidou.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023
An intelligence organization — whether it is Russian, Iranian or American — looks at potential agent candidates, who can be witting or unwitting, with three key factors in mind: access, vulnerabilities and motivation.
From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2020
We believe that future campaigns will be compounded by the employment of witting or unwitting U.S.
From The Verge • Aug. 2, 2018
"Sir," saith she, "Will you tell me no more of him, nor none other witting?"
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
